kasteel

Dutch (Brabantic)

/kɑˈsteːl/

noun
Definitions
  • castle
  • (by extension) Any large, opulent building, in particular a residence.
  • (chess) rook
  • (nautical) A raised fortification on late mediaeval ships.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch castēel derived from castel derived from Latin castellum (castle, fort, citadel, fortress, reservoir, cistern).

Origin

Latin

castellum

Gloss

castle, fort, citadel, fortress, reservoir, cistern

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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